November 21, 2013

Whom did you say was flying this plane?

The issue of pilots using automatic pilot to fly an airplane for most a flight is pretty widely known and accepted.  Still, I think most people find comfort knowing that there are really human hands and an experienced pilot’s brains ready to take…

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Hydro demand at airports surges!

The rest of the world won’t know what “hydro” means, but every Canadian knows I mean “hydroelectricity”, or “hydro” as all electricity in Canada is commonly called.  With the expanded use of electronic devices in flights, airports are beginning…

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FCC: Cell Phone Use In Flight Coming Soon

The Federal Communications Commission is moving to approve rules and technology that will allow use of cellphones and mobile data inflight above 10,000 feet, using a satellite relay system similar to one recently approved in Europe. Washington Post

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Whom did you say was flying this plane?

The issue of pilots using automatic pilot to fly an airplane for most a flight is pretty widely known and accepted.  Still, I think most people find comfort knowing that there are really human hands and an experienced pilot’s brains ready to take…

Read More

Hydro demand at airports surges!

The rest of the world won’t know what “hydro” means, but every Canadian knows I mean “hydroelectricity”, or “hydro” as all electricity in Canada is commonly called.  With the expanded use of electronic devices in flights, airports are beginning…

Read More

FCC: Cell Phone Use In Flight Coming Soon

The Federal Communications Commission is moving to approve rules and technology that will allow use of cellphones and mobile data inflight above 10,000 feet, using a satellite relay system similar to one recently approved in Europe. Washington Post

Read More